Hi Stevie
Mary McDonald is also my Great Grandmother, with Mary Gallagher being my grandmother. I have found your information on the McDonalds/Morrisons on this site very helpful and it has been great to see some photos on tribal pages.
I have some information for you on Mary Gallagher. She was born 31/12/1906 and died 21/7/1983. She married Thomas Connolly (b. 7/5/1904 in Dalmuir; d. 22/1/1960) on 29th December 1927 at Our Holy Redeemer, Clydebank.
As you mentioned, she was brought up on South Uist, by an Auntie Marion, and she stayed there until she was approximately 16.
I received some family information from my auntie Catherine (Kate) Connolly in Old Kilpatrick, who I believe you know. She and her brother, my Uncle Tommy, may be able to provide any other information you need.
Best wishes for 2010
Theresa Carstairs |